Fire, food, friendship, fun.

From the backyard enthusiast to professional chefs! BBQ is for all those who enjoy the challenge of cooking outdoors

MISSION STATEMENT & ABOUT WBQA

The World Barbecue Association WBQA is a sports organisation founded in January 1996 by Rolf Zubler in Switzerland with the aim to unite all countries worldwide through barbecue that is safe, healthy and social, including the public at large. BBQ is for everyone from backyard enthusiast to professional chefs enjoying the skill whilst celebrating the art of outdoor cooking with the culinary & cultural differences of every country and promote each unique style of BBQ cooking and presentation. Initially a volunteering organisation, WBQA has since become an international organisation with Head Office and World BBQ Academy in Limerick, Ireland.

Results Intercontinental Cup 2025

Overall Results

Rabbit Results

Vegetarian Results

Pork w.o. Bones

Chicken Results

Fish Results

Beef Results

Pork with Bones

The latest updates

News & events

Wim Vink, CEO of the World Barbecue Association, at the Intercontinental BBQ Championships in Chile

Wim Vink, CEO of the World Barbecue Association, attends international BBQ festival in Azerbaijan

German team “Real Smoke BBQ” current WBQA 2024 Grand World Champion

Embracing Culinary Diversity: Why European BBQ Teams Should Compete in Chile

Barbecue Breakfast

Camembert on the BBQ

WBQA is for everyone

As a member of WBQA you get access to a range of benefits and activities, allowing you to take your passion for barbecuing to the next level. Whether you are a novice BBQer or a real expert; the WBQA offers something for everyone.

What our members say

WBQA Members

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Become a judge

The World Barbecue Association and our affiliated members are proud of our rapidly growing organisation, which started with the aim of uniting all countries worldwide, through the fabulous sport of barbecue.

Be part of the World Of Barbecue friends

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Discounts to all World BBQ training programs

Keep up to date on all major championships

Receive guidelines on “Safe Methods of BBQ”

Be part of an international judging panel

Advanced training programs